On January 1, 2026, there was filed in the office of the City Clerk one copy of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.
(Prior code § 14-700; Ord. 026-07 C.S. § 14; Ord. 001-11 C.S. § 4, eff. 2-24-11; Ord. 2014-03-04-1201-01 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2016-11-15-1204-01 § II; Ord. 2019-11-19-1102-01 § 2; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
The provisions of this chapter are supplementary to the provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as adopted in Section 15.36.010. The provisions of this chapter control over the provisions of the California Electrical Code Article 90, to the extent that any conflict or contradiction exists.
(Prior code § 14-701; Ord. 026-07 C.S. § 14; Ord. 001-11 C.S. § 4, eff. 2-24-11; Ord. 2014-03-04-1201-01 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2016-11-15-1204-01 § II; Ord. 2019-11-19-1102-01 § 2; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
A. 
Main disconnecting switches must be placed in the immediate vicinity of meters in all cases. On all new buildings or major service changes of all types of work, the meters and main switches shall be located on the exterior of the building at an approved location.
B. 
Exceptions:
1. 
A shunt trip switch may be installed on the exterior of the building at an approved location.
2. 
Installation of an electrical service room with a door on the exterior wall of the building permanently labeled "Electrical Room" may be permitted.
C. 
Disconnecting means for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), as defined in the California Electrical Code, shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the main service disconnect. The location of the disconnecting means shall be field marked on or immediately adjacent to the ESS.
(Prior code § 14-703; Ord. 2016-11-15-1204-01 § II; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
For the purposes of this section, "nonresidential" shall mean any building type used for commercial purposes regardless of the occupancy classification assigned to the building in accordance with Chapter 3 of the California Building Code, including, but not limited to, hotels, motels, assisted living facilities, and social rehabilitation facilities.
A. 
In all new nonresidential types of buildings, the wiring method shall be wired in raceway approved for purpose and use. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable, as defined in the California Electrical Code, shall not be permitted.
B. 
In existing residential or nonresidential types of building converting or changing to another use, the type of wiring method shall be approved by the Building Official.
(Prior code § 14-717; Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2; Ord. 2025-11-18-1206, 11/18/2025)
A. 
In addition to the labeling requirements of other applicable codes, whenever the main breaker is de-rated or otherwise must maintain a particular rating to comply with California Electrical Code Article 705.12(B), a permanent label in conformance with California Electrical Code Article 110.21(B) shall be located on the main service panel and shall include the following words:
"DO NOT UPSIZE MAIN BREAKER"; or
alternatively state the maximum rating allowed by the aforementioned code section with a label stating:
"MAXIMUM MAIN BREAKER ALLOWED IS _______________ A"
(Ord. 2022-11-15-1203 C.S. § 2)